Domestic and Family Based Violence (Non-CE)

Overview

This training will provide learners with an integrated, holistic, and culturally humble perspective on domestic and family-based violence. Through reflective and interactive activities, this instructor-guided course will highlight multiple perspectives of family violence as we explore the societal and cultural influences that define and maintain undesirable, violent patterns within families and communities. We will highlight the impact micro, mezzo, and macro level decision-making can have on safety within the home for all individuals within a family. Finally, we will discuss moving forward and apply our knowledge to make informed decisions and provide appropriate interventions both at the individual level and the community level.

Objectives

1. Identify myths and facts around domestic and family-based violence 
   
2. Recognize and consider the cultural perspectives and impact of domestic and impact of domestic and family-based violence across the lifespan
   
3. Apply obtained knowledge to prepare to move forward in our holistic response to domestic violence at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels 

Registration and CEU Information

• This listing is for those not needing CEs.
• Please see the CE version if you need CEs for this event
• The live webinar will be held September 13, 2024, from 10:00am - 1:00pm
• Once registered, you will be able to access the course site to complete the Zoom registration to receive the link for the webinar.

Presenter: Julia Schick

As a Systems of Care Specialist, Julia is responsible for providing training and field support pertaining to Systems of Care, Wraparound, and other curriculum relevant to assisting providers obtain skills necessary to help individuals make meaningful lifestyle changes. Prior to her role as Systems of Care Specialist, Julia provided family therapy to youth involved in the juvenile justice system as a clinician for a probation department. Julia also continues to coordinate a government entity comprised of stakeholders from multiple systems to address and prevent juvenile delinquency through system level improvement.

Julia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University, Master’s Degree in Social Work from Indiana University, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Presenter: Stephanie Johansson

Stephanie Johansson currently serves as a Field Specialist with the Provider Assistance and Training Hub (PATH) team, providing training and support pertaining to the IM+CANS, IM-CAT, and other curriculum that assists Illinois providers in obtaining the necessary skills to help individuals and families make meaningful changes in their lives. Prior to joining the PATH team, Stephanie provided individual, couples, and family therapy in both community-based mental health and private practice settings, with a focus on childhood exposure to violence and trauma-focused care and interventions. She also has more than a decade of experience in administrative roles, leadership and management, and training creation and provision throughout the state in a variety of settings. Stephanie holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is an LCSW in the state of Illinois.